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Does This Government Care About Retail? OUR biggest news story in this special double issue of Retail News is not about the fact that we remain nowhere nearer any sign of agreement over Brexit. Instead, we are focused on the issue of Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol products, which has raised its head again via Health Minister, Simon Harris TD (Page 2). This despite the Taoiseach’s very public declaration that introducing Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in the Republic of Ireland without similar legislation in Northern Ireland would be futile. So one Government department is seemingly hellbent on shoehorning legislation through, despite the fact that many other departments remain opposed to its introduction. Once again, the retail sector could be forgiven for feeling ignored by this Government, and for asking loudly if Ministers and their departments actually converse with each other before issuing statements? Surely common sense will prevail here and not send millions of euros to retailers outside the State because the Health Minister wants to use a hammer to crack a nut? What’s even more grating is the fact that the use of cheap alcohol as a loss leader was predicted when the Groceries Order was repealed back in 2006. A ban on below cost selling, similar to that enshrined in said Order, would solve this problem without causing a stampede to Northern Ireland. Kathleen Belton, Editorial & Marketing Director.
National Dairy Council 24 Love Irish Dairy and It Loves You
Retailers fear cross-border exodus over Minimum Unit Pricing.
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Community is key for New Retail Ireland Chairperson.
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Brexit preparedness at food and drinks firms rises; Appointment at Musgrave Wholesale Partners.
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Business leaders assess Government performance in key areas; New board members at FSAI.
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Discussion topics announced for retail exhibition; IGBF reveal panel for annual sporting legends lunch; Mace retailers raise €100k for Down Syndrome Ireland.
On The Vine: Top Wine Brands 32 Jean Smullen reveals Ireland’s top selling wines for 2019.
need a Dual Music Licence from IMRO.
Associates argues that sustainability is a real concern when it comes to product packaging, while also highlighting some of the key trends in packaging design.
Shop Profile 16 Rory and Raymond Hannon discuss
their investment in their Daybreak shop on Greenhills Road, Tallaght, and explain how changes in their customers’ needs led to a complete transformation of the shop.
Conferences/Meetings 44 The variety of venues and themes
for corporate events, conferences and team building exercises is growing all the time, explains Michelle Thornton of Hotel Solutions DMC.
Cider Industry 21 Aaron Dodd reports from the
successful relaunch of the Irish Cider Association.
Anuga 22 The 35th Anuga will take place from October 5-10, 2019, in Cologne, Germany, celebrating 100 years of the biggest food event in the world.
Shopfitting 49 Top tips for retail success from
the Shop and Display Equipment Association.
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Editorial & Marketing Director:
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Heineken Ireland’s Communications and Sustainability Manager, explains how Heineken is becoming a truly green brewer.
Packaging Design 40 Ian McConkey of McConkey
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Brewing 30 Barbara-Anne Richardson,
Late summer fails to dampen grocery growth; Aldi opens new Dublin store.
Managing Director: Patrick Aylward
Production: Ciara Conway
in the US vaping market, is now available in Ireland.
Music In-Store 38 To play music in your shop, you
Ireland’s Longest Established Grocery Magazine
Wine Correspondent: Jean Smullen
Vaping 26 Juul Labs, the leading start-up
Musgrave MarketPlace invests €2.6m to upgrade Galway and Derry branches; New trade finance product launched for SMEs.
Retail News Chief News Reporter: Pavel Barter
Back’ is the new campaign from the National Dairy Council, and we have the science to prove it’s true, writes Jeanne Spillane, Marketing Manager, NDC.
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Industry News
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Retail Ireland: Monthly Update
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Drinks News
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Back To School / Lunch Box
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Forecourt Focus: News
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Shelf Life